Learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can frustrate students, confound parents and challenge educators. But all are treatable ...

Kids with learning disabilities can still thrive in school. We want to believe that grades are simply a product of motivation and effort ― that if a child truly wants to do well in school and works ...

BALTIMORE -- One in five people in the United States struggle with learning or attention disabilities, according to the Learning Disability Association of America. While they can make learning ...

Learning disorders are common, and despite their name, are complex problems with broad psychological impact. They require multifaceted interventions spanning both psychological and academic skills ...

Growing up, I didn’t know much about learning disabilities. I'm older than social media (and the internet), and it wasn’t until I was in a teaching program in graduate school that I learned more about ...

A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...

Record numbers of U.S. students severely struggle with math, but only a fraction of them receive screening and support targeting potential math disabilities. While math teachers in a nationally ...

Dyscalculia is a diagnosis used to describe learning difficulties related to math concepts. It’s sometimes called “numbers dyslexia,” which is a bit misleading. Dyslexia refers to difficulty reading ...

Nonverbal learning disorder affects a person’s understanding of nonverbal information, such as concepts and patterns. It can result in academic, social, and spatial challenges. Intelligence is both ...

I am a clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist who specializes in private school admissions testing, psychoeducational testing to determine the presence of learning disabilities or ...